Green Lacewing - Beneficial Insects

Pest Control With Green Lacewing in Gardens and Greenhouses

BEST GENERAL PURPOSE PREDATOR!

Green Lacewing are an exceptional addition to any IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program. ARBICO’s green lacewing are common inhabitants in much of North America. Adults feed only on nectar, pollen, and aphid honeydew, but the larvae are active predators. Be sure to provide food for the adults so they will stay and deposit their eggs.

Green Lacewing larvae are voracious eaters of the eggs and immature stages of many soft bodied insect pests, including several species of aphids, spider mites (especially red mites), thrips, whitefly, leafhoppers, some beetle larvae, eggs and caterpillars of pest moths, and mealybugs. The larvae will eat for 2-3 weeks, spin a cocoon, and 10-14 days later, emerge as adults. These little beauties are a wonderful and cost effective addition to any pest control program.

Which type you order depends on how severe your infestation is.

Green Lacewing Eggs: If you just want to establish Green Lacewing at the beginning of the season or have a limited infestation, choose the appropriate numbers of eggs for your garden or greenhouse. The larvae should emerge 6-12 days after you place your order (the larvae should emerge from the eggs 3-6 days after you receive them, depending on the temperature). Repeat the application in two weeks.

Weekly Ship Programs: If you have a moderate to severe infestation, consider going on a program. This will deliver the appropriate number of eggs to you weekly or bi-weekly for at least 3 shipments. It is recommended that you release Green Lacewing eggs every 7-10 days to ensure a continual supply of larvae.

Larval Frames and Bottles: If you have a more severe infestation, consider the larval frames or bottles. The larval stage of the green lacewing provides the quickest means to control unwanted pests, since they arrive ready to eat your pests. The larvae packaged in frames have small compartments that can be peeled open a little at a time to make releases in various areas. Larvae can also be provided in a bottle, though it is more difficult to make a completely even application. Larvae should be released immediately.

Lacewing Adults: If you are treating a large area and do not have the time or means to release eggs or larvae, order adult lacewing. The adults come ready to lay eggs and will do so immediately throughout your release zone.

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This green lacewing larvae is eating pest aphids.

Green Lacewing Larvae are tiny predators that do a mighty big job devouring insect eggs and immature stages of many pest insects.

Cost effective and a great generalist, the adults are also excellent pollinators.